We love that Liv is a bike brand entirely for women, and the Liv Thrive 0 ticks all the boxes for an urban, flat bar commuter. It’s got what fuse call a D-fuse seatpost that soaks up road buzz, along with all-important Tektro disc brakes for British weather.

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Built with women’s specific geometry from the ground up, as well as being finished with a female-friendly saddle. A Shimano 105 groupset means this bike is great value considering it’s componentry. Perfect for the city.